Red, black and blue colours are all around, affecting us in weird and wonderful ways. From the food we eat to the clothes we wear the subtle tones of colour play with our psyche and enhance our moods. Contemporary colour is bold and bright, which reflects the "here I am, look at me’ attitude of today’s young professionals. The use of colour in our daily lives can bring on that recognition we crave. So if you wake up in the morning needing an extra boost of energy to get you through that important business meeting choose a red tie or if you are tired of the monotony in your life paint your walls a bright sunny yellow. Each colour has different properties and characteristics, which affect the body mind and soul.

RED

COURAGE, STRENGTH, VITALITY
Red is the colour of vitality, courage and self confidence. When you are feeling drained and you need a surge of physical energy focus on the colour red. It connects us to our physical bodies and draws energy from the earth, which sustains us on all levels.

Number:               1

Chakra:                 Base Chakra ( the lowest centre in the base of the spine)

Crystal:                  Ruby

Musical Note:         C

Element:                 Fire

Regions affected:    Eyes and Reproductive system

Planet:                    Sun
 
 
 

ORANGE

HAPPINESS, CONFIDENCE, SOCIABLE
This is a fun happy colour that strengthens our appetite for life. It removes our inhibitions and makes us feel independent and sociable. The orange ray helps broaden the mind and open it to new ideas. So next time you want to have a wild party make sure you include orange in the décor.
 

Number:                    2

Chakra:                   Spleen chakra ( In the small of the back, to the left-hand side of the spine)

Crystal:                      Pearl

Musical Note:            D

Element:                   Water

Regions Affected:      Tongue and The spleen

Planet:                      Moon
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

YELLOW
 
 

WISDOM, CLARITY, OPTIMISM, COMMUNICATION

Yellow connects us to our mental resources. It creates a sense of optimism awareness and understanding. Yellow stimulates the mind and gives us clarity of thought. Sunny and positive this colour is good for lifting depressing negative thoughts.
 
 

Number: 3

Chakra: Solar Plexus Chakra

Crystal: Coral

Musical Note: E

Element: Fire

Regions Affected: Circulation, Adrenals, Liver and Pancreas

Planet: Mars
 
 
 
 

GREEN
 
 

COMPASSION, BALANCE, SELF-LOVE

The colour of nature, balance, peace and harmony. Green brings a feeling of space into our often-claustrophobic city lives. It is nature’s tonic for the heart on a physical level and an emotional level. This vibration connects us to unconditional love and helps us overcome any of our fears associated with the act of loving. When you need to escape but can’t get out –take a deep fresh breath of the colourGreen.
 
 

Number: 4

Chakra: Heart Chakra

Crystal: Emerald

Musical Note: F

Element: Earth

Regions Affected: Nose, Heart, Blood and Circulatory System

Planet: Mercury
 
 

BLUE
 
 

COMMUNICATION, SELF-EXPRESSION, KNOWLEDGE

Tranquil like the ocean, blue relaxes our mental faculties and takes us into states of blissful relaxation. Be careful as too much of this colour can lead the "moody blues". It has a pacifying effect on the nervous system and is great for insomnia. Blue is excellent for speech and communication, it helps us express our thoughts in a clear concise manner.
 
 

Number: 5

Chakra: Throat

Crystal: Moonstone

Musical Note: G

Element: Ether

Regions Affected: Ears, Throat and Thyroid Glands

Planet: Jupiter
 
 

INDIGO

INTUITION, FEARLESSNESS,IMAGINATION

Electrical Indigo governs the third eye chakra. It clears the psychic currents of the body freeing the mind from anxieties and fears. This cosmic colour affects the pineal gland,which influences the nervous ,mental and spiritual potential of man. It can also help get rid of obsessions and treat stomach aches and lung complaints.
 
 

Number: 6

Chakra: Third Eye Chakra

Crystal: Diamond

Musical Note: A

Element: Water

Region Affected: Lymph and Pituitary Gland

Planet: Venus
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

VIOLET

CREATIVITY, VISIONARY, INSPIRATION

Violet uncovers the creativity and artistic talent within each of us. It purifies our thoughts and feelings inspiring us in all aspects of our lives. This radiant vibration connects us to our spiritual self-strengthening our wisdom, guidance and inner strength. Violet is an immensely strong colour and is not recommended for everyone; Leonardo da Vinci used it to meditate upon and Beethoven had violet curtains in his window.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Number: 7

Chakra: Crown Chakra

Crystal: Sapphire

Musical Note: B

Element: Air

Region Affected: Skin

Planet: Saturn
 
 
 
 

COLOURFUL PURSUITS
 
 

Have you ever wanted to feel crazy, like someone new and exciting, someone other than your normal self? If the answer is yes then… Body Paint. Use colour to express your individuality, Paint your face, tattoo your butt or henna your feet. The art of Body painting has long been recognised as a form of self-expression that ignores conventionality. If this is too shocking for the conservative mind to consider, simply take yourself off to the Australian museum and view the Body Art exhibition, which is being held until the middle of June. This exhibition explores how the tradition of decorating the body begun with ancient cultures and has been transformed into a modern day pursuit. Many people claim that Body Art, (which includes piercings, tattoos, body painting cosmetic surgery as well as the simple everyday ritual of putting on make-up) gives the individual a sense of their own identity, sexuality and spirituality. Start exploring, you never know what you will discover!
 
 

COLOUR OF THE MONTH
 
 

Red runs riot through the month of March. It is Carnival time; parades take place throughout the world. 3-12 March is Carnival time in Miami,4 March carnival hits the streets of Rio de Janeiro( Red hot blooded Latin Americans grooving the night and days away… yummy!) 7 march Mardi Gras takes place in New Orleans, and of course the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras was held in Sydney. People from around the world shared in the celebrations of the Red vibrations that ran rampant through Oxford Street. Shame and conservatism fell to the ground and the raw primordial nature of desire and passion infiltrated the masses causing hearts to thump and heads to pound. Music blared and happiness was shared. A good beginning to the year for Australia’s students who are all back at Uni, already in desperate need of a huge hit of red energy to see them through till the next holiday break. Red, Red, Red, this is the month where everything is alive and kicking so get into the mood, party and have fun and remember Red is also the colour of love.